At Wismar University of Applied Sciences, Rebekka Jochem and Jacobo Cuesta Wolf have developed a shipping package that is damage resistant and can be used several times. It is intended to help curb the waste caused by the growing online mail order business and thus make online shopping more resource-friendly.
There is no getting around the issue of sustainability, whether as a consumer or as a producer. The packaging industry is also concerned about the sensible use of raw materials. But where do you start? Carolina E. Schweig, a graduate engineer and packaging consultant, knows. For our focus, she looked into the topics of sustainability and green packaging.
Digital watermarks for the automatic sorting of packaging are seen as a beacon of hope for the circular economy. Now the HolyGrail 2.0 initiative has announced the successful end of the test phase of a recognition device for such watermarks.
Most packaging is still single-use, destined to be thrown away after. However, a change in this trend is emerging: In addition to improved recycling possibilities and the increasing use of recycled materials, new reuse and refill systems are becoming increasingly attractive as alternatives to single-use packaging.
Those who order their food from the German delivery service Lieferando may soon receive it in a new biodegradable packaging with an algae coating. It was developed by Lieferando’s parent company Just Eat Takeaway.com together with the British start-up Notpla.
L’Occitane and VPI are launching a cosmetics refill packaging made from recycled PP. The Shea Ultra Rich Body Cream jar can be refilled and reused with an insert made from post-consumer recycled material.
Wipak UK launches UK-first recyclable paper wrap for butter. The wrapping can be recycled at kerbside within the paper waste stream and compared to market-standard wraps shows a carbon footprint reduction of 68 percent.
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